The Sceptic

CARRY ON TUESDAY

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The words in blue are a quote from Arthur Rubinstein, the pianist.

THE SCEPTIC

Although I'm not at all astute

Two statements I must now refute;

They may make sense to the like of you,

But I feel that they are untrue.

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"Love life and life will love you back."

Now long ago I learned the knack

Of loving Life ! Yes, often voicing

All my reasons for rejoicing

In Life, with all its imperfections,

Tossing me in all directions.

And Life returned the compliment;

And Life and I were quite content.

But now life's drawing to an end;

Will Life (with a capital) remain my friend?

Will Life say 'Give her extra time;

Treat her as though she's in her prime;

She loved Life! Give her a prize!

Put-off the date of her demise' ?

Will it heck! Without a doubt,

Heedlessly I'll be snuffed out!

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"Love people and they will love you back"
Another quote from the almanac!
And what a selfish point of view!
'If you love me then I'll love you.'
Learning to love the folk who hate us;
Ridicule us and berate us;
That's an emotion to be admired;
That's the attitude that's required.
I've tried, but I've never quite succeeded
And my efforts have not been heeded,
But still I've felt I should be pleasant
To people considering me unpleasant.
To love, demanding returned emotion
Seems a very unworthy notion.
So, Arthur Rubinstein, you and I
Definitely don't see eye to eye.
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PRAYER

(an Acrostic)

'Put your hands together'
Religious people say.
'Ask for anything you want;
Your God will find a way.
Everything is in his hands.
Relax! He will take care.

Every penitent understands

God always answers prayer.'
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